At a rally in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump warned that the European Union would face significant repercussions for not purchasing enough American goods if he wins the upcoming election on November 5.
“They present a charming facade, don’t they? Those nice little European countries,” Trump remarked, emphasizing his intention to enact the “Trump Reciprocal Trade Act.” He criticized the EU for not importing American cars and agricultural products while selling millions of vehicles in the U.S., stating, “They are going to have to pay a big price.”
Trump reiterated his plan to impose a 10% tariff on imports from all countries, with a more severe 60% tariff on Chinese goods. Economists have raised concerns that such measures could disrupt global supply chains, provoke retaliatory actions, and increase costs for consumers.
In addition, Trump’s comments regarding Taiwan have raised alarms. He suggested that Taiwan should financially contribute to its defense and accused it of taking jobs from the U.S. semiconductor industry. Although the U.S. does not have formal diplomatic relations with Taiwan, it is legally committed to providing the island with defense support against Chinese claims.
Meanwhile, Democrat Kamala Harris addressed a crowd of tens of thousands in Washington, cautioning that Trump is pursuing unchecked power in the final stretch of the election campaign. “This is someone who is unstable, obsessed with revenge, consumed with grievance and out for unchecked power,” Harris declared, framing her remarks as a crucial closing argument in the competitive race for the presidency.
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